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Arwyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-win /ˈɑr.wɪn/High

Meaning: From Welsh, variously 'fair; fine' and 'a muse', and a masculine of Arwen; also echoes Tolkien's Arwen; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fair; fine; a muse: Arwyn is Welsh. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AR-win').
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningFrom Welsh, variously 'fair; fine' and 'a muse', and a masculine of Arwen; also echoes Tolkien's Arwen; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7722 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arwyn comes from Welsh, variously 'fair; fine' and 'a muse', and a masculine of Arwen; it also echoes Tolkien's Arwen (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'AR-win').

In the U.S. it appears thinly for both sexes. Rare, fair-and-fine at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arwyn is variously 'fair; fine' and 'a muse' in Welsh (a masculine of Arwen; also echoing Tolkien's Arwen) — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AR-win').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Arwyn — unisex; routes layered

Variations

ArwenArwynnAerwyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arwyn mean?

Arwyn is Welsh, variously 'fair; fine' and 'a muse'; a masculine of Arwen, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arwyn?

It's said AR-win /ˈɑr.wɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arwyn a boy or girl name?

Arwyn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Arwyn?

Arwyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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